IN THE MONEY

THE boss of Aviva was paid £ 4.3m last year – including a £2.9m bonus. Mark Wilson earned a £1m salary at the insurer, plus £288,000 towards his pension and £107,000 in benefits such as medical cover and a car allowance. The New Zealander, a father of three, has seen its shares rise nearly a third since he took charge in 2013.

Profits rose 2pc to £3.1bn last year, and £600m has been set aside to buy smaller rivals, although most of its deal-making is expected to take place outside the UK.